List of Land Measurement Units in India

1. Acre
   An acre is one of the most commonly used land measurement units globally. It is particularly significant in rural and agricultural land transactions. In India, one acre is equivalent to 4840 square yards or approximately 4046.86 square metres.
2. Hectare
   The hectare is a metric unit widely used to measure large tracts of land, especially in agriculture. One hectare equals 10,000 square metres or approximately 2.47 acres.
3. Bigha
   Bigha is a traditional unit of land measurement still used in many parts of India, especially in the northern states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana.
4. Gaj
   The term “Gaj” is often used in North India as a substitute for “square yard”. One Gaj equals 9 square feet.
5. Square Metre
   A universal metric unit for measuring area, particularly useful for precise and small-scale measurements.
6. Square Foot
   One of the most commonly used units in urban India. 1 sq ft = 144 sq inches.
7. Square Yard
   Often used for plots and small properties in India. 1 sq yd = 9 sq ft.
8. Katha
   Regional unit used in Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Value varies regionally.
9. Guntha
   Traditional unit used in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. 1 guntha = 1089 sq ft.
10. Biswa
    Used in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. 1 biswa = around 48.4 sq yd (varies by region).
11. Cent
    Common in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. 1 cent = 435.6 sq ft.
12. Decimal
    Common in Eastern India. 1 decimal = 48.4 sq yd or 435.6 sq ft.